Manager - Laboratory

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Manager - Laboratory oversees single- or multi-department operations and manages day-to-day activities. The role directs, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff; enforces policies, procedures, and operating standards; and has budgetary or fiscal accountability. The Laboratory Clinical Manager demonstrates proficiency across clinical laboratory areas, instructs and mentors personnel, and performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures requiring independent judgment and responsibility. The manager ensures high-quality patient care and smooth department operations, approves timekeeping, maintains staffing, meets regulatory standards, approves supply orders, and contributes to department strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
• Qualified to perform highly complex testing under CLIA 88 personnel guidelines.
• Three years of experience as a technologist, with supervisory and/or lead experience.
• Licensed by NCA, ASCP, HEW/HHS, or AMT in all clinical areas.
• Demonstrated professional development over time.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to implement change effectively and manage departmental budgets.
• Ability to make decisions independently in high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills preferred.
• Management experience with two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage specimen collection and oversee testing procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and maintenance logs to ensure safe operation.
• Establish and maintain quality initiatives throughout the department and identify quality failures.
• Develop and deliver laboratory training programs for staff.
• Evaluate new procedures, equipment, and products for laboratory use.
• Hire, terminate, train, evaluate, and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous, and timely services.
• Manage CAP survey testing and maintain accreditation documentation.
• Approve timekeeping, maintain staffing, meet regulatory standards, approve supply orders, and contribute to department strategic planning.
• Perform clinical laboratory tests and procedures requiring independent judgment and responsibility.
• Complete other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto, and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager